Harry Truman actually said...

We shall not adopt prohibitory and punitive statutes without being absolutely sure that the proposed laws are not a greater threat than the things against which they would provide protection.

Context

Veto of Bill To Amend the Nationality Act of 1940, as Amended.

09/08/1950

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